Last summer, I hosted a farm-to-fork mini-tour in the Gull Lake area on behalf of Taste Alberta. This year, Taste Alberta, along with the 124 Grand Market, is launching a second event on July 13. This one, a fundraiser for the market, offers self-guided tour to four different producers about a half-hour north of the city, and winds up with a sumptuous lunch prepared by Mike Scorgie of Woodwork, along with the talented likes of Chris Tom-Kee, who replaces Brayden Kozak of Three Boars.

I wrote about Chris last week in the Journal. A NAIT grad, he’s known for his work at some of the best restaurants in town, including Canteen and Unheard Of – along with his creative pop-ups, such as a recent ramen booth at the 124 Grand Market.

The self-guided tour runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and lunch is from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. at Coronado Hall, located near Bon Accord. Directions are available when you buy tickets.

Alberta Pork has donated an entire pig to the effort, and so there is a good chance a spit will be involved. The outdoor lunch features fresh products raised by the farmers on the tour, all creatively prepared in a festive outdoor setting. There is an indoor space in case of rain.

Producers on the tour are Sparrow’s Nest Organics and Meadow Creek Farms (both sell at the 124 Grand Market). Cajun Angus and Kampjes Dairy Farm are also on board. Tickets, including lunch, are $55 for adults and $15 for children under 12. I’ll host the lunch. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite. tastealberta.ca

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